2023/09/29

Global MediaTech Pitch Day - Finalists and Winners

And of course, we want to tell you about the finalists in this year’s Digital Hub Initiative Pitch Session! Here they are ...

2023/09/28

Day 2 #MTHCON23 Impressions

… And cut!
We wrapped up day two with a networking breakfast, a guided tour to the most interesting companies at the campus of Babelsberg Studios, talks about monetisation and workshops loaded with insights about AI, streaming subscription models or Internet of Things.

Congratulations to the winners of the Global Pitch day!

2023/09/27

Day 1 #MTHCON23 Impressions

What a sunny day! The #MTHCON23 has been kicked off with late summer vibes in Babelsberg. Today we gathered amazing insights about AI, the future of journalism and how to transform an industry:

Take a look at some of today’s conference snaps.

2023/09/12

#MTHCON23 brand eins opening talk: Transforming an Industry

For a long time it looked as if the emerging streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, Disney etc. would catapult TV broadcasters worldwide into irrelevance. Digital offerings from public and private TV stations were considered dull, ill-considered and barely used. The viewers of the future, it was said, would neither watch linear offerings nor the supposedly outdated content. The demise of classic television seemed only a matter of time.

2023/09/04

Clean Film IT Lab: A Deep Dive into Sustainable IT & Cloud Infrastructures for Film Production

We are thrilled to announce the first Clean Film IT Lab, which aims to explore ecological sustainability in film production. The event, led by Prof. Lena Gieseke, is a collaborative effort between the Filmuniversität, the Hasso Plattner Institut, and the MediaTech Hub Conference.

2023/09/04

Strategies to monetize the streaming boom: SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and more

The streaming landscape is more complex now than ever, with the offer of both content and streaming services out there increasing exponentially. With choices at an all-time-high, subscriber numbers are falling for individual services, and broadcasters are actively seeking new ways to monetize their increasingly expensive content. The main streaming models currently in discussion are SVOD, AVOD, and FAST.

2023/09/04

LIVE in concert: German Film Orchestra Babelsberg

A conference right on the premises of a film studio – where else can you find that?! And the MediaTech Hub Conference can fully embrace this privilege, quite literally: On the evening of September 27, 2023, the German Film Orchestra Babelsberg will give an exclusive concert for participants of #MTHCON23. Over 40 musicians will perform well-known (and possibly unknown) film scores directly in the recording hall of the film orchestra, and you can experience it live. 

2023/08/29

NVIDIA's Vision for AI Integration and Content Creation (..and a sneak peek into some AI use cases in filmmaking that you can use today!)

Companies like NVIDIA who enable innovation are at the core of the transformation of the AV industry. Rick Grandy, Principle Solutions Architect, shares their vision for the future with an emphasis on content creation assisted by AI technologies.

2023/08/29

Real-world case studies of AI use in filmmaking

Over last years, AI has revolutionized media, significantly impacting film and TV production. From scriptwriting to editing, subtitling, CGI, VFX, and even diversity tracking, AI technologies have brought unprecedented efficiency and innovation to the filmmaking process and thereafter. By leveraging AI-powered tools and algorithms, filmmakers can now streamline their workflows, saving time and resources, while unlocking new creative possibilities.

2023/08/29

Unlocking Innovation: Workshops at MediaTech Hub Conference 2023

Welcome to a world where cutting-edge technology and creative ingenuity merge to shape the future of media. The MediaTech Hub Conference 2023 brings you a series of workshops that will immerse you in the forefront of media evolution. From redefining business models to exploring the transformative power of AI, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to gain insights, skills, and ideas that will propel the media industry forward.

2023/08/22

#MTHCON23 & Sustainability

When it comes to sustainability, we at #MTHCON23 prefer actions rather than words!

2023/08/22

What does the audience actually want to see? And how can they find it?

At the heart of every creative project lies a burning question: do we know what captivates our audience? And as if that isn't enough of a challenge, how can we make sure that in a sea of content, our work reaches its audience?

2023/08/14

MediaTech and the Future of Journalism: Fake News, Validated Content and AI

Synthetic video content, AI-generated fake news, misleading text or visual information – MediaTech can be used in the information industry for both good and bad. And journalism needs to redefine itself to take back its own role: getting validated journalism to the audience quickly.

2023/08/15

The global tech vision for the audiovisual industry

To wrap up #MTHCON23, we are joined by MediaTech visionary and ecosystem builder Sten-Kristian Saluveer. He’s the Head of Cannes NEXT, an executive conference and innovation-driven business development platform exploring the future of the entertainment sector. Sten will share with us his most important takeaways on audiences, AI and data, content, and monetisation, summarizing two-days worth of content from a media technologies professional perspective.

2023/08/08

Welcome to Norway: the Guest of Honour at #MTHCON23!

For the first time, MediaTech Hub Conference presents a Guest of Honour in 2023. We are delighted to welcome Norway – with some of the most important representatives of the Film, TV and streaming industry as well as some of the most innovative MediaTech startups. All on our Horizon Stage on the afternoon of September 27, 2023.

2023/07/21

Highly needed: new ways for (new) revenue for the film industry

The latest in and around money in film & TV: from collectibles to a brand new reporting platform ensuring transparency by reporting revenue and audience data, to in-stream shopping enabled by metadata - we’ve got you covered for the latest use cases.

2023/07/12

It’s release day – we can finally share our fully packed programme in detail!

Spotlight on: 50+ international speakers on two stages will be discussing future MediaTech trends like AI, Monetisation & Audience and talking us through case studies and best practices at MediaTech Hub Conference 2023. Are you ready?

2023/06/22

Evan Halleck on Unleashing AI as a Co-Creator

From transforming text into stunning visuals to pushing the boundaries of creative expression – we'll talk about the power of AI as a co-creator with VFX artist Evan Halleck at #MTHCON23. Discover the groundbreaking potential of AI in filmmaking.

2023/06/05

Apply for the first Global MediaTech Pitch Day on Sep 28!

We are proud and very happy to announce that we get to host the very first Global MediaTech Pitch Day on September 28 as part of #MTHCON23. Apply now and get the opportunity to raise up to 1 million Euro!

2023/05/11

Join the MediaTech SPRINT in Paris!

On the occasion of its 5th birthday, this year’s MediaTech SPRINT will take place at the Forum des Images on June 5 in Paris. The innovative workshop offers companies in the European audiovisual industry the chance to work intensively on one of their business challenges with interdisciplinary co-creators in order to find innovative solutions.

2023/03/29

Save the date:
MediaTech Hub Conference is back!

This year, Germany’s leading conference on MediaTech takes place on September 27|28 at Babelsberg Studios. Right where innovation in media technologies has been the tradition for more than 100 years, we will be bringing you your MediaTech update for the film industry – for production, post production and distribution.

2022/09/29

#MTHCON22! Day 2 Impressions

… And we’re done! Thanks to our fantastic speakers who rocked our two stages, and to our great #mthcon22 audience, who made it come alive as we showcased how MediaTech is pivoting to meet and solve the challenges that face us all. Here are some highlights of Day 2 – and look forward to seeing you again next year!

2022/09/28

#MTHCON22! Day 1 Impressiones

Wow – what a day! Months in the making, we’re down to the wire and delighted to share it all with you ON SITE again tomorrow – in Babelsberg as well as ONLINE on our platform! Take a look at some of today’s conference snaps.

2021/11/12

#MTHCON21! Day 2 Impressiones

It’s a wrap – here are some of the many highlights of Day 2 of #mthcon2021. So glad we all got the chance to meet on a personal and digital level to take a deep dive into the world of media technologies. Thank you to all our amazing speakers, moderators and participants!

2021/11/118

#MTHCON21! Day 1 Impressiones

After months of preparations the show has started! We are absolutely excited to welcome you again LIVE on-site in Studio Babelsberg as well as ONLINE on our platform! Thank you for joining our first conference day – here are some impressions for you.

2020/11/13

#MTHCON20! Day 2 Impressiones

Two days of #mthcon2020 are already over – it was a blast! We are overwhelmed by fantastic speakers, important inputs and awesome participants – we set a new record of 800! THANK YOU for making MediaTech Hub Conference such a great experience! Here are some photo highlights of our second conference day.